Acolab
Clermont-Ferrand, France
About Acolab
Acolab in Clermont-Ferrand, France is more than a workspace — it is a launchpad for innovation in France. the lab offers state-of-the-art equipment, including 3D printers, laser engravers, electronics benches, and CAD workstations, within a collaborative, community-driven environment. Startups use the space to build early-stage hardware prototypes; educators run practical STEM sessions for school groups; and independent makers pursue personal projects with expert support on hand. Regular themed hackathons and innovation challenges help participants push boundaries and connect with like-minded creators across France. With a strong focus on learning by doing, Acolab embodies the global maker movement's ethos of open, collaborative, hands-on creativity.
Description
Équipement :
* Atelier bois
* Routeur CNC grande dimensions (bois et plastiques) fabriquée sur place
* dégauchisseuse/raboteuse, toupie, outils à main
* Atelier électronique et mécanique
* imprimantes 3D : Builder3D, Prusa 90, Reprap Mendel
* découpeuse laser CO² (40x60)
* découpeuse vinyle Roland grande capacité
* tour à métaux EMCO 8
* Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Bus Pirate...
Beaucoup de récupération et de bidouillages variés dans la bonne humeur et le partage.
Who Can Benefit
Students & Researchers
University and school students who want access to fabrication tools, prototyping equipment, and expert mentorship.
Entrepreneurs & Startups
Early-stage founders who need a collaborative space to build, test, and iterate on their hardware or software ideas.
Educators & Trainers
Teachers and trainers who want to run practical STEM workshops, coding bootcamps, or design sprints for their cohorts.
Independent Makers
Hobbyists, artists, and independent inventors who need access to tools and a community of like-minded creators.